Use Of Kinesio Taping Research Articles

Comparison of the Effects of Systemic Cryotherapy and Kinesiotaping on the Trunk Muscles of Men Practising Targeted Physical Training

Aim: was to compare the effects of systemic cryotherapy and kinesiotaping on the flexibility and strength of trunk muscle of men practising, due to their job, targeted and specialized physical training. They were members of special groups: Government Protection Bureau, Anti-Terrorist Organization Bureau and Grom group. Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 30 men [age 27-55 (AVG 40 +/- 7)]. Motor fitness assessment recognized in the Health-related fitness system: flexibility – measured by the depth of the trunk forward bend from a straight sit. A positive result was defined as a value measured in centimeters below the toes, and a negative result, when the subject did not reach the toes, the better result from two attempts was accepted for analysis. Dynamic strength of the abdominal muscles – this feature was determined by the number of scull sit-ups performed from the supine position within 30 seconds Taping of the rectus abdominis muscle was performed using the supine position muscle method. Base - above the pubic symphysis (above the hairline), abdominal tension through inhalation, tail to the cartilage of the fifth rib, parasternal. On the other side , the same way of application, then the test was performed. Taping of the dorsal extensor muscle, using the muscle method – standing position, base - on the sacrum, bending the torso forward, tape tails along the spine, then the test was performed. After a week’s break, each subject received a series of 10 treatments at -130°C, each treatment lasted2 minutes. Treatments took place once a day – from Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. After each cryostimulation treatment, the patient exercised on a stationary cycloergometer for 20 minutes. Results: The use of kinesiotaping and systemic cryostimulation improves flexibility. The increase of the motoric feature was greater after the treatments at the applied cryogenic temperature -130°C. The dynamic strength of the abdominal muscles increased after both types of therapy, i.e. Kinesiotaping and systemic cryotherapy. Statistically significantly more sculling sit-ups were performed after cryostimulation treatments. Conclusions: The conducted pilot studies showed statistically significant differences in flexibility and dynamic strength of abdominal muscles after the taping and systemic cryostimulation. It is reasonable to continue research that varies in terms of the number of treatments and cryogenic temperatures. Studies of other human motor characteristics should also be carried out.

Effect of different Kinesio tape tensions on experimentally-induced thermal and muscle pain in healthy adults.

Athletes and rehabilitation specialists have used Kinesio tape (KT) to help alleviate pain symptoms. Currently, no clear mechanism exists as to why pain is relieved with the use of KT and whether the pain relieving effect is simply a placebo effect. Additionally, the most effective taping parameters (tension of tape) for pain reduction remain unknown. We used quantitative sensory testing to address these key gaps in the KT and pain literature. Using a repeated-measures laboratory design, we examined whether KT applied at different tensions reduces experimentally-induced pain compared to a no tape condition and KT with minimal tension. Heat pain thresholds (HPT’s), pressure pain thresholds (PPT’s), and pressure pain suprathreshold (PPS: 125% of PPT) tests were administered to the forearm prior to and during KT and no tape conditions. Tape was applied to the ventral forearm at 25% of max tension, 75% of max tension, and no tension (placebo). Repeated measures ANOVA’s evaluated the pain outcomes between conditions and across time. KT had no significant effect on PPT’s and HPT’s (p’s >0.05). The ANOVA on PPS revealed that KT applied at 25% of tension significantly reduced pain ratings from the pretest (M = 34.4, SE = 5.5) to post-test 1 (M = 30.3, SE = 4.7) and post-test 2 (M = 30.4, SE = 4.7). No other conditions significantly reduced suprathreshold pressure pain. However, pain ratings at posttest-1 during the no-tape condition (M = 36.4, SE = 5.3) were significantly greater than pain ratings during post-test 1 and post-test 2 of all three tape conditions. In conclusion, the current study revealed that KT applied at low tension is the optimal tension to reduce pressure-evoked muscle pain. Additionally, the results suggested that KT applied at low, high, or no tension may acutely prevent increased muscle sensitivity with repeated pressure stimulation.

Experience in the use of kinesio taping for the relief of algomenorrhea in adolescent girls in a children′s rehabilitation hospital

Introduction. The method of kinesio taping (Kenzo Kase, 1973) is actively gaining popularity among various medical specialists. This is due to the safety of the method and its proven effectiveness in certain pathological conditions and functional disorders. There are isolated publications showing the effectiveness of kinesio taping to reduce the manifestations of algomenorrhea.The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using the kinesio taping method for relieving pain in adolescent girls with functional algomenorrhea in a children′s rehabilitation hospital.Materials and methods. The material for the study was the results of observation of 38 girls aged 13 to 17 years, who were on inpatient treatment in the St. Petersburg Children′s rehabilitation center of orthopedics and traumatology «Ogonyok» and turned to the medical staff for help with painful mēnsēs in order to receive pharmacological correction (taking antispasmodics and/or NSAIDs), as well as with a request to change the rehabilitation program (cancellation of physical therapy or physiotherapy procedures for the period of pain). Based on the experience of Seyda Toprak Celenay and María Isabel Tomás-Rodríguez, in order to influence the severity of algomenorrhea syndrome in patients, kinesio taping of the suprapubic region was performed with a 5 cm wide cotton tape with a light tension in the range of 10–15 %. The intensity of the pain syndrome before and after kinesio taping was evaluated by the patient himself using a modified facial pain Scale [The Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) according to Von Baeyer C. L. et al., 2001], and an instrumental assessment of the intensity of pain sensations was additionally performed using a dynamometer-algometer «MEGEON 04300».Results. The method of kinesio taping allows you to exclude (in 58 % of patients) or reduce (in 16% of patients) the use of pharmacological drugs. The inverse relationship between the subjective assessment of the intensity of pain syndrome by patients and the reduction of pain syndrome was established: that is, the greater the intensity of pain, the less likely the analgesic effect from the use of kinesio tape. The decrease in the pain syndrome of the girls was noted in the period of 1–12 hours (on average 3 hours 51 minutes) from the moment of applying the kinesio tape. Unfortunately, in the remaining 26 % of cases, the kinesiotaping method was not effective.Conclusion. The kinesiotaping method is justified for use in patients with algomenorrhea and often allows you to exclude or reduce the intake of pharmacological drugs.

Immediate and Short-term Effect of Quadriceps Kinesio-Taping on Postural Sway in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Before-After Trial

Background: Kinesio-Tape (KT) is a common method used in rehabilitation, but the KT short-term therapeutic effects on children with cerebral palsy (CP) are unclear yet. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the short-term and immediate effects of KT on postural sway in children with CP. Methods: In this before- and after-study, 27 children aged between 4 and 11 years old with spastic CP were included. Immediate and short-term effects of KT on Quadriceps muscle (QcM) were then assessed using time-up and go test (TUG) and COP (center of pressure) displacement in five assessments. Results: The results of Repeated Measure Analysis show that the short-term use of KT on QcM could reduce COP displacement in both the mediolateral and anteroposterior directions and improve the balance among children with CP (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The immediate effects of KT on the QcM did not change the COP’s displacement and balance. It was demonstrated that the short-term use of KT in QcM could improve the balance of COP and reduce its displacement.

Do The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Improve Following the Use of Kinesio Tape

Background: Many studies have investigated the effects of Kinesio tape on the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).Objectives: The present study aimed to review the results of clinical trials on the use of Kinesio tape to improve CTS symptoms.Methods: The present systematic review was based on PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) on clinical trials. The keywords “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Median Nerve, Kinesio Tape, and Physical Therapy” were searched in Embase, PubMed, SID, Magiran, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Springer, Ovid, ProQuest, PEDro, and Google Scholar databases.Results: Out of 1259 articles, only 13 met the requirement for inclusion in the study. The results of 11 articles indicated that the use of Kinesio tape could significantly reduce CTS symptoms.Conclusion: The use of Kinesio tape reduces CTS symptoms (ie, pain, numbness, and hand function).

Prophylactic ankle supports effects on time to stabilization, perceived stability and ground reaction force during lateral landing in female collegiate athletes with chronic ankle instability

BackgroundThis study was designed to investigate effects of Kinesiotape (KT) with closed basket weave method and lace-up braces (LB) on the vertical time to stabilization, peak vertical ground reaction force (PvGRF), and time to PvGRF as well as perceived stability during lateral landing of participants with chronic ankle instability before and after fatigue.MethodsThirty female college athletes with chronic ankle instability of three conditions (control, KT, and LB) performed lateral landing from a 30 cm high step on the plantar pressure platform pre and post fatigue.ResultsThe pre-test findings on the rearfoot, of LB indicated negatively increased the PvGRF force (F2,58=3.63, P = 0.04) and decreased the time to PvGRF (F2,58=4.67, P = 0.01). The Bonferroni post-hoc testing revealed LB condition increased the PvGRF than the control (P = 0.002) and KT (P = 0.038). Also, the post-hoc testing showed LB condition decreased the time to PvGRF force than the control (P = 0.05) and KT (P = 0.01). The LB negatively prolonged vertical time to stabilization in the forefoot (F2,58=6.74, P = 0.002) and rearfoot (F2,58=6.13, P = 0.004) after fatigue. The post-hoc testing revealed LB condition generated a slower vertical time to stabilization than the control and KT conditions (P ≤ 0.05). The use of KT had no positive effects as elevated the PvGRF in the forefoot post fatigue (F2,58=7.11, P = 0.002). The post-hoc test uncovered that KT augmented the PvGRF than control (P = 0.01) and LB (P < 0.001). On the other hand, using KT had psychological effects at pre-fatigue which resulting significantly greater in perceived stability compared to other conditions (F2,58=9.65, P < 0.001). The post-hoc test showed that using KT increased perceived stability than LB (P = 0.004) and control (P < 0.001). Moreover, perceived stability improved significantly in KT and LB compared to the control condition at the post-fatigue (P ≤ 0.001).ConclusionsDespite the positive psychological impact of the prophylactic ankle supports, there were no positive effect on the vertical time to stabilization, PvGRF, and time to PvGRF. Further studies are needed to distinguish the psychological and actual effects of prophylactic ankle supports on athletes with chronic ankle instability.

Immediate Effects of Limb Rotational Kinesio Tape Application on Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test Scores.

Rounded shoulder posture is a common problem in the athletic population. Recently Kinesio tape has been utilized to improve balance, proprioception, and posture. However, the literature has been unable to provide definitive answers on the efficacy of Kinesio tape use. To determine the immediate effect of the limb rotational Kinesio tape application on the dynamic balance and proprioception of the shoulder measured by the Y-Balance Upper Quarter Test (YBT-UQ) in male collegiate athletes. Cross-sectional. Sports medicine research laboratory. Nineteen healthy male collegiate National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics athletes (including rodeo, baseball, football, and soccer) with a mean age of 19.8 (1.4)years. Subjects were randomized into Kinesio tape and non-Kinesio tape groups. The limb rotational Kinesio tape application was applied to the Kinesio tape group, while the non-Kinesio tape group received no intervention. Each group performed the YBT-UQ, which requires reaching in 3 directions in a push-up position, before and after the randomized intervention on a single day. The variables of interest included the maximum reach distance in each of the 3 directions and the composite score for both trials between the Kinesio tape and non-Kinesio tape groups. Each score was normalized against the subject's limb length. No statistically significant improvements in any YBT-UQ scores were observed following either the Kinesio tape or non-Kinesio tape intervention. Applying the limb rotational Kinesio tape technique did not improve immediate YBT-UQ scores in a male collegiate athletic population with rounded shoulder posture. The use of Kinesio tape to improve immediate closed kinetic chain function in male collegiate athletes with rounded shoulder posture cannot be supported.

Application of Narrow-band Optical Radiation and Kinesiotaping in Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome

Aim. To substantiate the application of the infrared range narrow-band optical radiation and kinesiotaping combined effect in the complex treatment of patients with posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome on the basis of clinical studies. Material and methods. The dynamics of complaints for dizziness in 60 patients of two groups were evaluated using the DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory) and VRBQ (Vestibular Rehabilitation Benefit Questionnaire) scales, headache and pain in the neck using the visual analog scale (VAS), tinnitus, visual defocusing, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, decreased concentration and attention using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). To assess the posture, the shoulder Aksenova index was used. A duplex scan of the brachycephalic arteries and an assessment of anxiety and depression on the Sheehan and Beck scales, respectively, were used to assess blood flow through the vertebral arteries. Results. Statistically reliable data (p &lt;0.05) for reducing dizziness, headache, pain in the cervical region, reducing the severity of tinnitus, defocusing vision, nausea, and decreasing concentration and attention were obtained in the group using the combined effects of narrow-band infrared optical radiation and kinesiotherapy in comparison with the control group. Statistically reliable data (p &lt;0.05) for improving linear velocity of blood flow Vm, Vps for the left vertebral artery at the extracranial level and statistically reliable data (p&lt;0.05) for improving linear velocity of blood flow Vm, Vps for vertebral arteries were obtained at the intracranial level. Statistically reliable data (p&lt;0.05) on the effectiveness of kinesiotaping for the correction of the upper cross syndrome were obtained. Conclusion. The application of the narrow-band infrared range optical radiation and kinesioteping combined exposure can be recommended in the complex treatment of patients with posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome as well as to increase the linear velocity of blood flow in the vertebral arteries, the use of kinesiotaping can be recommended for the correction of biomechanical disorders, correction of the upper cross syndrome.

A review of the efficacy of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common peripheral neuropathy syndromes. Early intervention through physiotherapy with as many means as possible helps reduce symptoms, speeds recovery and prevents surgery as a last resort to manage CTS. The aim of this review is to investigate the efficacy of the use of Kinesio Tape (KT) in patients with CTS as the sole treatment or in combination with other physiotherapy techniques. Method: The Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus and PEDro databases were searched with the following keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome, kinesio tape, physiotherapy, rehabilitation. Both clinical studies and systematic reviews were included in the review. Results: Eventually, 10 articles were included, of which nine were clinical studies and one was a systematic review. Discussion-Conclusions: The majority of the articles included in this review report that the use of KT provides positive results regarding the reduction of pain, the increase of the space inside the carpal tunnel and the functioning of the upper limb. Some research comes to this conclusion using only KT and others in combination with different physiotherapy interventions. In general, the use of KT is encouraged by these studies, but the need for further research study to establish a treatment protocol on application manner and frequency and its combination with other interventions is emphasized.

Effect of Kinesio taping on delayed-onset muscle soreness in elite athletes.

This research analyzes the effect of Kinesio taping on delayed-onset muscle soreness in elite athletes because delayed-onset muscle soreness increases the risk of injury in sports. Elite female volleyball players (N.=31) were randomly divided into experimental (N.=16, with Kinesio taping of the knee) and control (N.=15) groups. To elicit delayed-onset soreness in knee joint muscles, the protocol that we used consisting of downhill running, visual analog pain score assessment, and measurements of serum interleukin-6 and creatine kinase concentrations immediately and after 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours. Compared with the control group, the pain reported by the athletes with Kinesio taping decreased 24 hours and 48 hours (P<0.05) after running, but there was no significant difference 72 hours (P<0.05) after running. Interleukin-6 concentrations were lower in the athletes with Kinesio taping than those in the control group immediately and 24 hours (P<0.05) after running, but there was no significant difference 48 hours and 72 hours (P<0.05) after running. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in creatine kinase concentrations. The use of Kinesio taping in elite athletes is an effective protective strategy for alleviating pain symptoms caused by delayed-onset muscle soreness, but it is not effective to alleviate the skeletal muscle microinjury caused by delayed-onset muscle soreness.

Literature Review : Efek Kinesiotaping dalam Menurunkan Nyeri Punggung Bawah pada Ibu Hamil

Introduction: Various complaints may occur during pregnancy, one of which is low back pain (low back pain). Low back pain usually occurs from the 2nd trimester and third trimester. About 45-75% of women report back pain during pregnancy. Back pain is caused by increased load at the back as a result of the total weight gained during pregnancy and fetal weight as well as hormonal changes that destabilize the spinal joints, sacroiliac joints and connective tissue. One of the interventions that can be done to reduce back pain is by using kinesiotaping. Kinesiotaping can reduce nociceptors stimution so it can suppress the pain. Method: Journal article search is done electronically using multiple databases: Sience Direct, PubMed, ProQuest and Google Scholar databases from 2010 to 2017. Results: Kinesiotaping can be used as an effective therapy to reduce lower back pain. Discussion: The use of kinesiotaping in the back area is accompanied by other complementary therapies such as pelvic tilt exercises, back exercise and breathing exercise will be more effective for lowering lower back pain. Conclusion: Kinesiotaping can be used as a complementary treatment method to reduce lower back pain in pregnancy.

Evaluation of the effects of different applications of kinesio taping on postural control in healthy women

It has been demonstrated that Kinesio Tape (KT) application has immediate positive effects on balance in healthy individuals, but its mid-term effects have not yet been investigated. ObjectiveEvaluate the effects of KT on postural control in young women, using four strategies. MethodsForty-eight healthy women aged 18–35 years old were randomly assigned to four groups with different elastic bandages (G1: ankle; G2: hamstrings; G3: lumbar; G4: different taping applications) and their postural control was evaluated using stabilographic parameters obtained on a force platform during right and left unipodal (UNP-R and UNP-L) and semi-tamdem tests at pre-intervention (PRE), immediately after (IME), and 24 and 48 h after the application of bandages. ResultsG1 showed a significantly lower velocity in the antero-posterior direction for the PRE compared to the IME period (p = 0.0204) in the UNP-R task, and the same was observed in the medio-lateral velocity when comparing the results for PRE with IME (p = 0.0340 and p = 0.0244) in the UNP-L task. Regarding the frequency, G2 had a significantly lower mean for the PRE, compared to IME (p < 0.001) in the UNP-R in antero-posterior direction, and in medio-lateral direction in the UNP-R (p = 0.003) and in the UNP-L task (p = 0.020). ConclusionsThe use of KT changed postural control, mainly considering the velocity and frequency of COP oscillations, and especially immediately after its application.

Comparison of the Effects of systemic Cryotherapy and Kinesiotaping on speed and Jumping Ability of men practicing Targeted physical Training

Aim:The aim of the study was to compare the effects of systemic cryotherapy and kinesiotaping on the speed and jumping ability of men who practice, due to their job, targeted and specialized physical training. They were members of special groups: Government Protection Bureau, Bureau of Anti-Terrorist Organization. material and methods:The study group consisted of 35 men [age 27-55 years (AVG 40 +/- 7)]. Motor performance assessment recognized in the Health-related fitness system: speed was assessed by the tapping-test: the number of crosses drawn on paper for 20 seconds was recorded (Tt). Jumpiness, was measured by the height of the reach jump from a standing position with an upper limb sweep (CMJ) – Taping of the superficial toe fl exor of the leading upper limb was performed using the muscle method, followed by a taping test. Taping of gastrocnemius and patellar flexor muscles of the calf of the leading lower limb using the muscle method, followed by a jumping test. Then, additionally, muscle taping of the muscles of the other limb was performed analogously and the same test was performed again. After a week break, each subject received a series of 20 cryotherapy treatments. Treatment once a day for 5 days, and a break at the weekend. Duration of 1 treatment 2 min, temperature -130°C, 10 treatments were completed by the full study group, 20 treatments were completed by 23 patients. Measurements of all motoric features were made after the 10th and 20th treatments of cryotherapy, and the jumping ability additionally after the 1st and 15th treatments. After each cryostimulation treatment, the patient exercised on a stationary cycloergometer. Results:There was a signif i cant increase in speed from baseline values for each pair of measurements (Wilcoxon’s test, p &lt;0.0001). The comparison of the results of the jumping test after kinesiotaping and cryostimulation shows that the jumping ability increases after kinesiotaping – average 52+10 cm, and the ef f ect is enhanced by taping the muscles of both limbs - average 54+10 cm (Wilcoxon’s test, p &lt;0.0001). Cryostimulation improves jumping ability, with the strongest ef f ect after 10 treatments – average 53+11 cm. Conclusions:1. The use of kinesiotaping and systemic cryostimulation improves speed. 2. Cryostimulation has a stronger effect, and the effect is intensif i ed with the number of treatments applied. 3. Jumping increases after kinesiotaping, and the effect is intensif i ed with the taping of muscles of both limbs. 4. Cryostimulation similarly improves jumping ability – 10 treatments are the most effective.

Kinesio Taping Use for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes

"Kinesio taping (KT) is a simple, cost-effective, affordable and safe rehabilitation method that is currently used for enabling natural healing, as it ensures local support and stability, and corrects joint position, helping athletes to quickly recover after minor or even major injuries, and to increase their athletic performance. KT helps weakened muscles, improves local blood and lymph flow, reduces pain, removes the abnormal tension accumulated at the muscle level, alleviates muscle fatigue associated to exercising and decreases the exercise-related disruption of dynamic balance. All these effects contribute to the post-injury recovery of athletes. KT is frequently used in the acute postoperative recovery after the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, in conjunction with the rehabilitation program, as it reduces edema and pain, and increases the range and force of movement. Another frequent use of KT is in patellar tendinopathy and in reducing the risk of injury as a result of balance impairment produced by muscle fatigue. The effect of KT on the range of joint motion remains unclear, and its use is still controversial, as there are many trials that do not show any beneficial effects thereof, especially in terms of effects on muscle strength and activity, and of tendon flexibility. Keywords: kinesio taping, rehabilitation, athletes, recovery, sport performance."

Kinesiology Taping as an Innovative Measure against Post-Operative Complications after Third Molar Extraction—Systematic Review

There are many randomized clinical trials suggesting a positive effect of kinesiotaping on postoperative swelling. In dentistry, however, the use of kinesiotaping still seems to be innovative, since not many articles on kinesiotaping within the craniofacial area have been published. This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize available controlled trials examining the use of kinesiotaping to reduce morbidity after third molar extraction. Literature searches for free text and MeSH terms were performed using five search engines, and used to find studies which focused on kinesiotaping as a form of rehabilitation after third molar extraction. The keywords used in the search were: “((“molar, third”[MeSH Terms] OR (“molar”[All Fields] AND “third”[All Fields]) OR “third molar”[All Fields] OR (“third”[All Fields] AND “molar”[All Fields])) AND extraction [All Fields]) AND “kinesiology”[All Fields]”. For the assessment of the risk of bias, the Jadad and Maastricht scales were applied. The search strategy identified 317 potential articles. After analysis, 10 papers were included in the final evaluation. Despite the fact that most of the included articles adhered to methodological standards, the fact that there are only a few of them points to a further need for scientific development of physiotherapy in this regard. Kinesiology taping is useful against post-operative morbidity of the third molar extraction site. The present studies show a low level of the risk of bias, but they are limited in number; therefore, it seems that more research is needed.

Does tension applied in kinesio taping affect pain or function in older women with knee osteoarthritis? A randomised controlled trial

ObjectiveTo analyse the short-term effects of kinesio taping (KT) with tension (KTT) or without tension (KTNT) in older women with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and compare them to controls who did...

Kinesio taping does not improve ankle functional or performance in people with or without ankle injuries: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To investigate whether Kinesio taping technique, applied to ankles of healthy people as a preventive intervention and people with ankle injuries, is superior to sham or alternative interventions on ankle function. Data Sources: Medline, Embase, Amed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Library and Web of Science, from inception to August 2020. Review methods: The terms “ankle” and “kinesio taping” were used in the search strategy. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (including crossover design) investigating Kinesio taping effects on ankle functional performance compared to any alternative or control/sham technique. Results: From 5,572 studies, 84 met the eligibility criteria which evaluated 2,684 people. Fifty-eight meta-analyses from 44 studies were performed (participants in meta-analyses ranging from 27 to 179). Fifty-one meta-analyses reported ineffectiveness of Kinesio taping: moderate evidence for star excursion balance test (anterior direction), jump distance, dorsiflexion range of motion, and plantar flexion torque for healthy people (effect size = 0.08–0.13); low to very-low evidence for balance, jump performance, range of motion, proprioception, muscle capacity and EMG for healthy people; balance for older people; and balance and jump performance for people with chronic instability. Seven meta-analyses reported results favoring Kinesio taping (effect size[95% CI]): low to very-low evidence for balance (stabilometry, ranging from 0.42[0.07–0.77] to 0.65[0.29–1.02]) and ankle inversion (0.84[0.28–1.40]) for healthy people; balance for older people (COP velocity, 0.90[0.01–1.78]); and balance for people with chronic instability (errors, 0.55[0.06–1.04]). Conclusions: Current evidence does not support or encourage the use of Kinesio taping applied to the ankle for improvements in functional performance, regardless the population.

Kinesiotaping for the Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Kinesiotaping (KT) has been widely used in clinical practice. Current evidence is insufficient to support the use of KT for treating rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP), as its mid- and long-term effects have not been investigated. Individuals using KT will achieve faster improvements in symptoms and functional limitations compared with those not using it. They will also present a greater increase in pain-free range of motion (ROM) and acromiohumeral distance (AHD) at the end of the treatment. Randomized controlled trial (NCT02881021). Therapy, level 1b. A total of 52 individuals with RCRSP, randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups (experimental: KT; control: no-KT), underwent a 6-week rehabilitation program composed of 10 physical therapy sessions. KT was added to the treatment of the KT group. Symptoms and functional limitations were assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire (primary outcome); Brief Pain Inventory (BPI); and Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) index at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months. AHD, pain-free ROM, and full ROM were measured at baseline and at week 6. The effects of KT were assessed using a nonparametric analysis for longitudinal data. No significant group × time interactions (0.112 ≤ P ≤ 0.726) were found for all outcomes. Time effects were observed as both groups showed significant improvements for all studied outcomes (DASH, BPI, and WORC, p < 0.0001; AHD, p = 0.017; pain-free ROM, p < 0.0001; and full ROM abduction, p ≤ 0.0001). Whereas symptoms, functional limitations, ROM, and AHD improved in both groups, the addition of KT did not lead to superior outcomes compared with exercise-based treatment alone, in the mid and long term, for individuals with RCRSP. Clinicians should not expect supplementary mid- or long-term gains with KT to reduce pain, improve shoulder function and ROM, or increase AHD if a rehabilitation program focusing on shoulder neuromuscular control is concurrently provided as treatment for individuals with RCRSP.

Comparative efficacy of the dorsal application of Kinesio tape and splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms are problematic especially when signs and symptoms are not substantial enough to require surgical intervention. Conservative treatments have mixed effectiveness, yet are one of the best options for mild to moderate CTS. Kinesio tape is an emerging modality, as it provides biomechanical support while allowing movement. PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of dorsal application of Kinesio tape on occupational performance as measured by pain and function in individuals with mild to moderate CTS, as compared with the accepted nonsurgical intervention of general cockup orthosis and lumbrical stretching exercises versus sham tape. Study DesignSingle-blind randomized controlled trial. MethodsForty-four participants (68 wrists) with CTS were randomized to one of three interventions: Kinesio tape group, sham group, or standard protocol group. Each completed baseline and four subsequent measurements of numeric pain rating scale, visual analog scale (VAS), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), grip and pinch, with application of intervention every three days. Daily symptom journals were completed, standard protocol group recorded wearing schedule and exercises. ResultsIn the forearm and wrist, a significant reduction in median numeric pain rating scale pain scores in Kinesio tape group was observed (r = 0.76, P = .01; r = 0.77, P = .01; respectively), but not in the standard protocol group (r = 0.51, P = .17; r = 0.53, P = .11) and sham group (r = 0.46, P = .30; r = 0.39, P = .43) with a minimal clinically important difference of 1.0. In the Kinesio tape group, the forearm (24%) and wrist (36%) reached the clinical significance as compared with the standard protocol forearm (18%) and wrist (32%).The minimal clinically important difference for pain reduction on the visual analog scale was 1.64. Kinesio tape and sham group had significant improvement in function, but not the standard protocol group. DiscussionThis study provides promising evidence for the use of Kinesio tape as a possible conservative intervention for management of symptoms in individuals with mild to moderate CTS. The study also illuminates new considerations of younger, active individuals reporting signs and symptoms of CTS as well as mechanism of effects on pain reduction. ConclusionsKinesio tape provided additional improvement in pain and function as compared to the standard approach.

Effects of kinesiotaping combined with the motor relearning method on upper limb motor function in adults with hemiparesis after stroke

IntroductionKinesio Taping (KT) is being widely used in neurorehabilitation as an adjuvant technique due to its therapeutic effects. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of Kinesio Taping combined with the motor relearning method on upper limb motor function in adult patients with post-stroke hemiparesis. MethodsA quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test in a sample of 10 adult patients with post-stroke hemiparesis, randomly assigned in two groups: experimental (n: 5) who received 12 sessions of Kinesio Taping combined with the motor relearning method and a control group (n: 5) who only received 12 sessions of the motor relearning method. Motor function was assessed through the selective movement pattern scale for adult patients with upper motor neuron injury before and after each intervention. Resultsstatistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found when comparing the means of upper limb movement patterns of the experimental group. Conclusionsthe use of Kinesio Taping combined with the motor relearning method was encouraging for upper limb motor function in patients with spastic hemiparesis.